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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,793.52, 366,792.38 and 144,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,793.52, 366,792.38 and 144,934.50 is: 200,008.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,793.52 : 366,792.38 = 144,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,793.52/366,792.38 = 144,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,793.52x = 366,792.38 × 144,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,793.52x = 53,160,870,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,870,199.11/265,793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,008.15

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